September 11, 2023
Africa: Rwanda to Become Hub for Artificial Intelligence Research in Africa
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to take the world by storm, Rwanda is set to host a global technology company that will conduct AI research and solutions for Africa. Read more »
September 10, 2023
Africa: 10 Benefits for African Union As a Member of the G20
The African Union (AU) on September 9 formally secured its seat within the G20, after accepting an invitation extended by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the G20 summit… Read more »
September 09, 2023
Africa: G20 Membership Will Increase Africa's Voice, Visibility, and Influence - Leaders
The African Union (AU) on September 9 formally took its seat as a member of G20 at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as leaders of the world's wealthiest… Read more »
Africa: AU Becomes Permanent Member of G20
The African Union (AU) has formally taken its seat as a member of G20 at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as leaders of the world's wealthiest countries… Read more »
September 07, 2023
Africa: AFCON - Rwanda vs Senegal - Five Key Battles to Look Out for
Senegal will host Rwanda at Huye Sports Stadium on September 9 in the final Group L game of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Read more »
Africa: How Kigali Became Africa's Premier Smart City
Kigali emerged as Africa's premier smart city among the 30 cities featured in the 2023 African Smart City Index, a pioneering initiative designed to gauge the integration of… Read more »
Africa: Kigali Tops Africa Smart City Rankings
Kigali has emerged as Africa's premier smart city among the 30 cities that participated in the assessment, according to the 2023 African Smart City Index. Read more »
September 06, 2023
Africa: Former Minister Kayirangwa Appointed ILO's Assistant Director-General for Africa
Rwanda's former Minister for Public Service and Labour FanFan Rwanyindo Kayirangwa is set to take on a new role as Assistant Director-General and Regional Director for Africa at… Read more »
Africa: EU Makes Offer to Africa's Climate Change Fight
The European Union says it doesn't want to be just a natural resource harvester in Africa, choosing, instead, to promise new assistance to help the continent transit to greener… Read more »
Africa: Africa Must Move Fast in Adopting Medical Technologies - Nsanzimana
Health minister Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana said that Africa must move faster in adopting cutting-edge technologies in healthcare including use of robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI),… Read more »
Africa: Nairobi Declaration Calls for New Financing Architecture to Address Africa's Needs
Africa Climate Summit concluded with a call for "a new financing architecture that is responsive to Africa's needs including debt restructuring and relief", as frustration mounts… Read more »
September 05, 2023
Africa: Are the Balances of the World Evolving With the Brics Summit? Where Is Africa in That?
The eyes of the whole world were turned to the BRICS summit held in Johannesburg, South Africa on August 22-24. Because, in the changing world dynamics, the idea of activating a… Read more »
Africa: Africa Faces Climate Crisis, Seeks Lower Interest Rates on Debt
At the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, African countries on Tuesday, September 5, called for lower interest rates on debts to adapt to climate change in a climate crisis. Read more »
Africa: Africa Climate Summit - Carbon Markets Scheme Criticised
A new report has dismissed Africa's carbon markets scheme as a 'wolf in sheep's clothing'. The carbon market is one of the topics being discussed at the African Climate Summit… Read more »
September 04, 2023
Africa: Medics Meet in Rwanda to Tackle Brain Drain
Heads of various medical and dental regulatory authorities in Africa are meeting in Rwanda for the next three days to discuss challenges facing the healthcare profession on the… Read more »
Africa: UK to Finance New Climate Resilience Projects in Africa
The UK Minister for Development and Africa, Andrew Mitchell, on Monday, September 4, announced new projects worth £49m (Rwf74 billion) for Africa. Read more »
Africa: Present and Past Coups Similar but Also Different in Key Aspects
Military takeover of governments in Africa is the talk again. The two most recent cases, in Gabon only a week ago and Niger a little over two weeks before that, have generated a… Read more »
August 31, 2023
Africa: Continent Witnesses Seven Coups in Three Years
Africa had experienced seven coups since August 2020, before army officers said on Wednesday that they had deposed President Ali Bongo in Gabon, The East African reports Read more »
Africa: Sky-High Success - Artistes Soaring With Private Jets
A new trend has emerged among the elite of the African music industry - owning, or renting, private jets. While the concept of African artistes acquiring such luxurious assets… Read more »
August 28, 2023
Africa: Unlocking the Power of Youth in Tackling Climate Change
In an increasingly volatile world, the grip of extreme weather events tightens, unleashing droughts, floods, and heat waves that wreak havoc on vulnerable communities. The… Read more »
August 21, 2023
Africa: AfCFTA - Five Challenges Limiting Youth From Engaging in Trade
For the success of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which is expected to create a market of 1.3 billion people with a combined GDP of $3.4 trillion, the… Read more »
August 16, 2023
Africa: Five Things African Countries Can Do to Optimize AfCFTA
Until the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) plays its role of aggregating and integrating small and medium enterprises, it will remain a mere 'Podium to the Streets'… Read more »
Africa: Davido to Perform At Giants of Africa Closing Ceremony
David Adedeji Adeleke OON, who is professionally known as Davido, will headline the closing concert of Giants of Africa 20th anniversary slated for Saturday, August 19. Read more »
August 14, 2023
Africa: How the Giants of Africa Opening Ceremony Unfolded
The celebration of diverse African heritage is one of the recurring themes of Giants of Africa's core values, and the festival's opening ceremony went above and beyond to achieve… Read more »
August 07, 2023
Africa: A Look at How Each Team Fared At 2023 Women's AfroBasket
After nine days of tight competition in Kigali, Nigeria emerged as the champions of the 2023 FIBA Women's AfroBasket, cementing their 'invincibles' status as the most dominant… Read more »